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Elisabeth Welch

Roy Plomley's castaway is actress Elisabeth Welch.

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Tue 26 Feb 195218:20
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Music Played

  • Peter Yorke and his Orchestra

    Begin The Beguine

  • Noël Coward

    I'll Follow My Secret Heart

    Soloist: Yvonne Printemps

  • Johann Strauss II - Emperor Waltz

    Orchestra: Vienna Philharmonic Orchestra Conductor: Bruno Walter

  • Maurice Ravel

    Cat duet (from L'enfant et les sortilèges)

    Soloist: Legoughy, Mac'Hadar Orchestra: French National Radio Orchestra

  • Gracia de Triana

    Rincon De Espana

  • Giacomo Puccini

    In questa Reggia (from Turandot)

    Soloist: Eva Turner

  • The Melachrino Strings And Orchestra

    La Golondrina

  • Mary Ellis & Trevor Jones

    Fold Your Wings

Credits

PresenterRoy Plomley
Interviewed GuestElisabeth Welch

Broadcast

  • Tue 26 Feb 195218:20
    Home Service

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